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2017 Celebration of the Humanities

October 5, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

$100

Join us Thursday, October 5th, 2017 as we celebrate distinguished honorees who each demonstrate Proximity–how the humanities bring us together through stories that make connections not widen division, conversations that bring people and communities closer, and affirmation of our shared civic values. Click here for event information and to purchase tickets.

Honorees include:

HONORARY CHAIRS’ AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HUMANITIES

Judge Judith C. Savage, former RI Superior Court Judge and Distinguished Jurist in Residence at Roger Williams University School of Law

TOM ROBERTS PRIZE FOR CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HUMANITIES

Len Cabral, International Storyteller

INNOVATION IN THE HUMANITIES AWARD

Little Compton Historical Society’s “If Jane Should Want to Be Sold” exhibition and programs

PUBLIC HUMANITIES SCHOLAR AWARD

Valerie Tutson, Founding Member and Executive Director of Rhode Island Black Storytellers

 

Don’t miss this special video of the 2017 Reading Across Rhode Island season featuring honorees Judge Judith C. Savage and Len Cabral!

Details

Date:
October 5, 2017
Time:
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
$100
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-celebration-of-the-humanities-registration-36223861545

Organizer

Rhode Island Humanities
Phone
(401)-273-2250
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Venue

Providence Public Library
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903 United States
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